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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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